UK Experts Call for Online Misogyny to Be Treated as a Public Health Issue
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Experts in the United Kingdom have said that governments should treat the manosphere and online misogyny as a public health issue. They compare this approach to the way governments deal with problems such as obesity and smoking.
The manosphere is a loose term for a network of online communities, blogs, podcasts and social media accounts. These groups often share views that attack or belittle women and promote traditional ideas about masculinity. Experts say that content of this kind can spread quickly, especially to young men and boys who spend a lot of time online.
Supporters of the public health approach argue that harmful online beliefs can affect people's wellbeing, relationships and behaviour, in the same way that unhealthy habits affect physical health. They suggest that governments could use tools such as education, early intervention and research to reduce the harm. Treating the issue in this way would mean focusing on prevention rather than only responding to individual cases after they happen.
The proposal is a reminder that online harm is a growing concern across Europe, including in Ireland. Readers who want to follow the debate should look for further details on what measures, if any, the UK government decides to take.
Sources: BreakingNews.ie
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